Dr. Gregory Severin

Biography

Gregory W. Severin is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Michigan State University. His research focuses on Radiochemistry, particularly the use of radionuclides to trace biological, chemical, and physical processes. His work utilizes the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory (NSCL) and the upcoming Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB) to produce unique radioisotopes that are challenging to obtain. Severin's research involves developing methods for the chemical and physical purification of radionuclides, often in sub-nanogram quantities. He has a strong interest in the application of rare earth radiometals in medical diagnostics and therapeutics, particularly for cancer. His work includes the biodistribution and pharmacokinetics of new vectors in preclinical Positron Emission Tomography (PET), expanding the use of radionuclides to include longer-lived radiometals. Severin contributes to the development of new diagnostic techniques in radionuclide therapy and explores the unique properties of radionuclides for tracking the delivery of nanoparticle drugs in vivo. He holds a Bachelor’s in Physics and Master’s and Doctorate degrees in Chemistry from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

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